Kana_Baih_Scheme_Mizoram_Presentation.pptx

Handholding scheme Mizoram

1. Kana Baih Scheme in Mizoram An Overview and Critical Examination Your Name | Institution | Date

2. Introduction • Mizoram’s socio-economic challenges • High unemployment among youth • State govt’s response: Kana Baih Scheme

3. Objectives of the Scheme • Self-employment opportunities for educated unemployed youth • Encourage entrepreneurship • Reduce dependency on govt jobs • Strengthen local economy

4. Key Features • Launched by Govt of Mizoram • Beneficiaries: educated unemployed youth • Financial aid: subsidy + loan • Supports small businesses and services

5. Implementation Mechanism • Application via govt departments • Bank linkage for credit • Monitoring by officials • Limited training and skill development

6. Achievements • Created livelihood opportunities • Boosted micro-entrepreneurship • Reduced migration for jobs

7. Limitations & Challenges • Weak monitoring and follow-up • Loan defaults and repayment issues • Limited coverage • Lack of training/market linkage • Possible political favoritism

8. Critical Examination Strengths: promotes self-reliance, reduces unemployment Weaknesses: sustainability, repayment crisis, skill mismatch Opportunities: link with skill programs, digital economy Threats: dependency, lack of innovation

9. Comparative Analysis • Similar schemes in other states (e.g. CM Rozgar Yojana) • Lessons from StartUp India • Scope for adaptation in Mizoram

10. Recommendations • Stronger monitoring & accountability • Enhanced training & mentorship • Better market linkage • Transparent selection process • Encourage cooperatives/group enterprises

11. Conclusion • Kana Baih Scheme is vital for youth empowerment • Needs reforms for inclusivity and sustainability • Can be a model for grassroots entrepreneurship

12. References • Govt of Mizoram reports • News articles • Policy documents & academic analysis